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Metal stud framing has become increasingly popular.  Steel framing has also become one of the best alternatives in building structures for both residential and commercial construction.

If you are having a home built from the ground up, consider using metal stud frame construction for improved strength with environmental savings as a bonus.   Steel framing uses steel instead of wood for the framing of your home, saving the valuable wood resource.

Steel is a durable material which has the highest strength-to-weight ratio compared to any other building material.  Additionally, steel can be recycled and still be durable.  Steel is also a non-combustible material, will not warp or rot and is constructed with national standards so there are no variations.

Using metal stud framing also creates straighter walls and square corners, which saves time at the job site, as well as allowing windows and doors to open and close as they should.  Moreover, there is less waste compared to lumber.  One of the other benefits for using steel framing is that the price is more stable than wood and consumers generally feel that steel is better.

A benefit for the builder is that there are significant discounts on risk insurance.  In addition to the material being lighter than other framing materials it reduces the risk for injury.

Homeowners are choosing to use steel framing over wood framing for several reasons.  One of the reasons is fire safety, since the steel frames are not combustible.  It is also less vulnerable to termites and mold, which can weaken a traditional wood structure.

Additionally, there are less problems with foundations, since less weight results in less movement.  Living in an area where earthquakes can occur, creates less probability of damage in the event of an earthquake.  This is because the steel frames are more durable and are held together with screws rather than with nails.

Steel has been used fairly consistently in commercial buildings, particularly in non-load bearing and curtain walls.  However, there has been a shift in using cold-formed steel as the primary structural members such as the floor joists, beams and load-bearing walls in both commercial and residential structures.

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As the cost of steel has become more affordable compared to other building materials its safety and strength have made its popular being to increase.  There are many benefits to having a steel beamed home.  If you are interested in the possibility and are looking to have a home built, no matter where you live, take the time to discuss the possibility of steel with a quality contractor you can find on HandyCanadian.com.

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